Jeff O'Dell obtains Certified General Licensure in Georgia

Jeff joined G. Randall Hammond & Co. in 2008 as a Production Assistant, where he was responsible for tracking jobs and resources.  He held that position for about one year before practicing appraisal full time.  Congratulations to Jeff for obtaining the Certified General status in such a short time.

(February 2011)

Steve Savage chooses GRHCo to Concentrate his Efforts

Steve has been practicing appraisal for about seven years and is very close to earning the MAI designation.  Steve has been performing appraisals for G. Randall Hammond & Co. since 2006, but was also serving several other local MAIs at the same time.  By concentrating his efforts in one company, Steve intends to build a book of business at G. Randall leveraging its systems and resources and reputation in the appraisal community.

(February 2011)

Congratulations to Syrah Paul, SRA, on her recent designation. 

Syrah Paul, was awarded the prestigious SRA designation on April 9, 2010 by the Appraisal Institute.  The designation certificate was presented to her by Gary Hammond, MAI and Raymond Koepsell at the Atlanta Area Chapter Meeting on April 22, 2010.  Ms. Paul has been a member of the Appraisal Institute since 2002 and has served on the Associate Leadership Committee over the past year. 

(October 2010)

New Appraiser joins GRHCo's staff. 

G. Randall Hammond & Co. welcomes Jeffrey Brown to our staff.  Jeffrey has over 20 years of experience in real estate, which includes feasibility studies and appraisals on a variety of property types including hotel, golf course, restaurant, marina, apartment, office, and retail. Jeffrey also has extensive experience as a Real Estate Manager, with full responsibility for the underwriting, negotiation, acquisition and entitlement of sites for the construction of new limited service hotels. Jeffrey graduated from the Clark University in 1983 with dual Bachelor degrees in Political Science and History and from the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration in 1986 with a Master of Professional Studies degree.  He earned the prestigious MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute in 1997 and he is a Certified General Real Property Appraiser in Georgia.

(March 2010)

Spencer Gordon Retires after Eight Years and Turns his Attention to Other Passions.

Spencer joined G. Randall Hammond & Co. in 2001.  In total he had spent nearly 40 years in the real estate industry, holding positions in mortgage lending, asset management, and appraisal.  Gary Hammond and Spencer worked briefly together as independent fee appraisers in the early 1990s and reconnected in 2001, after Spencer left John Hancock Life Insurance Company.  With GRHCo, he was the go-to guy for years for high profile and time sensitive assignment and was legendary for his persistence tracking down comparables and the folks knowledgeable about them.   No doubt that Spencer will refocus that energy towards his family and pursuit of knowledge.  We wish Spencer the very best and will miss him dearly.

(November 2009)

GRHCo Appraisers complete multiple seminars about Economic Crisis

Over the past several months, Gary Hammond, Raymond Koepsell, Jerry Boggs, Jeff O’Dell have attended numerous continuing education seminars and webinars.  These include the Appraisal Institute’s “State of Atlanta 2008: Is Atlanta Burning Again?”, “Analyzing Distressed Commercial Real Estate”, “Real Estate Investing & Development: A Valuation Perspective”, and “The Real Implications of the HVCC on Appraisers and Lenders”, and the CoStar Group’s “State of the Commercial Real Estate Industry: 2008 Review/2009 Outlook”.

(February 2009)

GRHCo Associate mentioned in Valuation Magazine Article

Jeff O'Dell was interviewed in Appraisal Institute’s Valuation Magazine for Fourth Quarter 2008. The article titled “Leading by Example” spotlights the importance of mentoring new appraisers. The article can be viewed here: http://www.valuation-digital.com/valuation/2008Q4/

(February 2009)

Associate Craig Hammond is a Certified General Commercial Appraiser

Craig Hammond has obtained the Certified General Commercial appraiser license, which is the highest classification available and permits him to appraise all property types for all values. With over ten years of appraisal experience, Craig continues to add to his impressive resume of accomplishments at G. Randall Hammond & Co. He has significant experience in Eminent Domain appraisal, litigation support, and a variety of property types. Craig is a Project Manager and Review Appraiser for G. Randall Hammond & Co.

(February 2008)

Associate Syrah Paul Added to GDOT Appraiser Roster

G. Randall Hammond & Co. is pleased to announce that Associate Syrah Paul have been added as Level 3 Appraisers to the Georgia DOT Approved Appraisal Roster. Effective immediately, Syrah will begin managing eminent domain projects and producing reports for their own signature. All reports will continue to go through a rigorous, multi-level, review process such that all GRHCo reports meet quality expectations.

(July 2007)

Appraisal Manager Raymond Koepsell Advanced to Level 5 on GDOT Roster

G. Randall Hammond & Co. is pleased to announce that Raymond Koepsell has been advanced to Level 5 Appraiser classification on the Georgia DOT Approved Appraisal Roster. 

(April 2007)

 Associate Craig Hammond Promoted to GRHCo Review Appraiser

G. Randall Hammond & Co. is pleased to announce that appraiser and project manager Craig Hammond has been promoted to the position of Review Appraiser within the firm.  With over ten years of appraisal experience producing reports for Georgia DOT and other local governments and public-sector clients, Craig is well-qualified for this position.  While he will maintain his own brokerage duties with Perimeter Atlanta Realty and continue to produce appraisal reports on his own, he will help manage the jobs and review reports completed by other GRHCo associates as an additional tier of quality control within the organization.  This move was made in response to business volume and in anticipation of Craig serving as an Appraiser of Record shortly.

(February 2007)

GRHCo completes appraisals for new Kia Plant in West Georgia

G. Randall Hammond & Co. is pleased to announce the successful completion of an expedited, high-profile appraisal project for the Georgia Department of Transportation.  The appraisals were used for negotiations and eminent domain proceedings necessary to acquire the right-of-way necessary for the new Kia Plant (West Point Economic Development Site) on Interstate 85 in West Point, Georgia.  The project is for the installation of a new interchange that will be known as Kia Boulevard in Troup County near the Alabama border.

 (February 2007)

GRHCo Associates complete another Appraisal Institute course

G. Randall Hammond & Co. congratulates associates Spencer Gordon, Syrah Paul, and Martinn Winters for recently completing an upper-level Appraisal Institute Course. These three GRHCo associates completed the Institute's Advanced Sales Comparison and Cost Approaches Course in August 2006. Mr. Gordon is a Registered Appraiser. Ms. Paul and Mr. Winters are Certified General Appraisers and General Associate Members of the Appraisal Institute in pursuit of the MAI designation.

(09/01/2006)

Local Government projects completed

G. Randall Hammond & Co. is pleased to announce the successful completion of two projects for the Transportation Division of DeKalb County. The appraisals for one project were used for negotiations and eminent domain proceedings necessary to acquire the right-of-way for Phase II of the Lithonia Industrial Boulevard Extension located near Lithonia. Appraisals for the second project were used for negotiations and eminent domain proceedings necessary for a sidewalk project at the North Druid Hills/Clairmont Road intersection in Decatur.

 

(07/01/2006)

New Appraiser joins GRHCO staff

G. Randall Hammond & Co. welcomes Martinn Winters to our staff. With over 30 years of experience in banking and real estate, Martinn is a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser with 4 years of commercial appraisal experience, as well as a Licensed Real Estate Broker. His experience includes appraisals and feasibility studies for a variety of property types, including apartment buildings, auto service facilities, convenience stores, industrial buildings, office buildings, restaurants, and shopping centers. He has specialized in the appraisal of vacant land and residential subdivisions in the North Atlanta markets. He is a General Associate Member of the Appraisal Institute and is rapidly advancing through the requirements to become a designated member. Martinn has a BA in Economics from the University of Missouri, and an MBA in International Business from George Washington University.
 

(04/26/2006)

New Appraiser join GRHCO staff

G. Randall Hammond & Co. welcomes Shelita Compton to our staff. Shelita is a 2001 graduate of the Indiana University where she earned a Master of Business Administration degree. As part of the Spelman College/Georgia Institute of Technology dual degree program, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (cum laude) and a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering in 1994. She has two years of appraisal experience, doing primarily lending assignments, and is a State-Registered Real Estate Appraiser. She is familiar with MS Office, MS Project, and Argus, and lives in Cobb County.
 

(03/09/2006)

GRHCo Associate Syrah Paul completes another Appraisal Institute course.

G. Randall Hammond & Co. congratulates associate Syrah Paul for recently completing an upper-level Appraisal Institute Course.  Ms. Paul completed Course 540 - Report Writing and Valuation Analysis in February 2006. She is a Certified General Appraiser and a General Associate Member of the Appraisal Institute in pursuit of the MAI designation.

(03/09/2006)

Position available

G. Randall Hammond & Co. seeks motivated associate with 3+ years appraisal experience including narrative report writing. Minimum requirements include a college degree and a General or Residential Certification in Georgia. A verifiable production history is essential, as well as strong analytical, research and communication skills. You can expect good support, consistent business, and competitive compensation package. In exchange, we expect a litigation quality work product sufficient to fulfill your upper-level designation requirements. To affiliate with a firm that will support your professional development please forward your resume to:

(02/08/2006)

GDOT project completed

G. Randall Hammond & Co. is pleased to announce the successful completion of a high-profile appraisal contract for the Georgia Department of Transportation. The appraisals were used for negotiations and eminent domain proceedings necessary to acquire the right-of-way necessary for the reconstruction of the Jones Street Bridge near the Georgia Aquarium in Downtown Atlanta. The new bridge will allow for better flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic between the Aquarium and Marietta Street artery on the east with the Georgia World Congress Center and Georgia Dome to the west.

(01/24/2006)

GDOT project completed

G. Randall Hammond & Co. is pleased to announce the successful completion of three expedited, high-profile appraisal contracts for the Georgia Department of Transportation.  The appraisals were used for negotiations and eminent domain proceedings necessary to acquire the right-of-way necessary for the reconstruction of the 14th Street Bridge over the Downtown Connector.  When completed, the new bridge will allow for better flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic between Midtown and Atlantic Station over I-75/I-85.  The new bridge will feature a median, two 15' wide pedestrian sidewalks, and planted landscaping. 

(12/09/2005)

GRHCo Associate completes Appraisal Institute courses

G. Randall Hammond & Co. congratulates associate Syrah Paul for recently completing two Appraisal Institute Courses.  Ms. Paul completed Course 410 - Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice in November 2005.  In May, she completed the Institute's Course 510 - Advanced Income Capitalization.   She is a Certified General Appraiser and a General Associate Member of the Appraisal Institute in pursuit of her designation.

(12/09/2005)

We are also pleased to announce that Syrah O. Paul, formerly a State-Certified Residential Appraiser, just became State-Certified General Appraiser.

(04/26/2005)